UPDATE: W. Orange Water Main Break at Eagle Rock/Prospect Estimated Repair is Noon on August 17

WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The township has issued an update on the water main break in West Orange. Work is estimated to be completed by 12:00 p.m. on August 17.

Eagle Rock Ave. (ERA) will continue to be closed from Pleasant Valley Way to Prospect Avenue. There will be a soft closure at ERA and Pleasant Valley Way and a hard closure at Forest Ave and hard closure at Woodhull to Prospect. North and South on Prospect Ave. at Eagle Rock Ave. will be open and down to one lane in each direction. Westbound Eagle Rock Ave at Prospect will be detoured north onto Prospect Ave toward Verona.

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There has been NO boil water advisory issued at this time. Those who reside in the affected area may experience discolored or cloudy water, low water pressure or no water. When water service is restored, customers may experience discolored water. If your water is discolored, run the cold water taps only, at the lowest level of the house for about 3 to 5 minutes until the water runs clear. You will not receive any further notification regarding water unless additional action is required or conditions change.

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